Both Midcoast Humane and Passion for Pets Rescue reported a noticeable increase in adoption interest during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vaccine clinics around the state give older school employees a shot in the arm
Those 60 and older are being vaccinated in Brunswick and at other dedicated clinics this weekend as the state continues its efforts to prioritize educators and childcare workers.
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Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick-based venture capital firm closes $14.8 million investment fund
CEI Ventures, which manages venture capital funds, closed the Good Jobs Fund on March 1.
Posted inTimes Record
Boothbay teen who cut teeth at Brunswick theater wins award for ‘Oz’ memoir
Sophia Scott won a Gold Key for a memoir she wrote about her 2019 performance in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at The Maine State Theatre.
Posted inTimes Record
Sagadahoc County leads state in fully vaccinated population percentage
As of Wednesday, just under 17% of Sagadahoc County residents were fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic, a higher percentage than any other county in the state.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: March 12-19
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Tues. 3/16 2 p.m. Climate Action Commission Tues. 3/16 6 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Wed. 3/17 2 p.m. Community Development Committee Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 3/15 6:30 p.m. Town Council Tues. 3/16 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board Wed. 3/17 […]
Posted inTimes Record
As Maine relaxes travel restrictions, passenger rail service may see a boost
As of now, the Downeaster Boston-to-Brunswick rail line is transporting roughly 15% of the riders they were prior to the pandemic.
Posted inTimes Record
Topsham-Brunswick group poised to appeal court decision, save bridge
The Friends of the Frank J. Wood Bridge filed paperwork Monday to start its appeal of a federal court ruling backing MeDOT’s plan to replace the bridge between Topsham and Brunswick.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Don’t be like Rush, the ‘happy warrior’
I’m constantly surprised by some folks’ tendency to worship bullies. Take, for instance, Mr. Balentine’s worship of Rush Limbaugh, calling him a “happy warrior.” (“Be like Rush, a happy warrior,” Feb. 26.) Balentine’s “happy warrior” was a mean-spirited bully, “happiest” when insulting others. Amongst the many, many insults, he once said this about 12-year-old Chelsea […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: Exploring the joy of reading exceptional books
My big sisters took my education very seriously. They made sure I could identify every single Beatles song, taught me the proper way to talk mom and dad into keeping a stray pet, and kept my shelves full of really good books. I was a fortunate child. What’s more, although I certainly had the staples […]